This is a result of hypertrophy and increase in goblet cells due to some type of insult to the lungs. It causes more mucus so there is more coughing. It could be caused by air pollution.

a. Chronic Bronchitis
b. Asthma
c. COPD
d. Emphysema


Ans: a. Chronic Bronchitis

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